Ashley Maust
Matthews,NC
Summary
Diligent outpatient surgery coder with solid foundation in outpatient medical coding. Successfully ensured accurate coding and compliance with healthcare regulations. Demonstrated effective use of ICD-10 and CPT coding systems while maintaining patient confidentiality and data integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Corrohealth
04.2024 - Current
- Managed coding for Outpatient Surgery and Observation records.
- Conducted thorough reviews of patient medical histories and documentation for accurate coding.
- Monitored coding changes to maintain compliance with billing regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to ensure compliance and quality assurance.
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Norwood Staffing
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and accurately coded outpatient surgery accounts with a rate of 6 per hour.
- Communicated effectively and professionally with remote facility site managers, direct management, and fellow employees.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology.
- Applied official coding conventions and rules from American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assign diagnostic codes.
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Health Information Associates
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed high-volume facility coding for same day surgery and observation accounts.
- Provided timely completion of same day surgery coding with an hourly rate of 6 charts.
- Provided timely completion of observation coding with an hourly rate of 7 charts.
- Translated patient histories, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments into codes for effective billing and record-keeping.
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Medical Record Associates
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient surgery records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Accurately coded outpatient surgery accounts with production of 6 charts per hour.
- Utilized advanced coding software such as EPIC and 3M Encoder.
Same Day Surgery Coder
Harmony Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Assigned ICD-10 and CPT codes for outpatient surgery records.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to store, retrieve and process patient data.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Clinical Coder II
Atrium Health
10.2016 - 08.2021
- Reviewed, analyzed, and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings discussing complex cases requiring advanced coding expertise, resulting in successful resolutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, contributing to a consistently high-performing coding team.
- Complied with Standards of Ethical Coding per AHIMA and adhered to coding guidelines.
ED Coder
HCTec Partners
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Analyzed ER medical records to assign appropriate procedures and diagnoses.
- Maintained daily production logs of activities and completed work.
- Optimized workflow processes by identifying areas for improvement during daily tasks.
- Developed strong attention to detail for error-free data entry and analysis.
Outpatient Coder
Trust HCS
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Reviewed outpatient ancillary medical records for completeness in Cerner PowerChart.
- Accurately coded ICD-9 and CPT codes into the 3M coding software system.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to maintain professional growth and stay current with best practices in outpatient coding.
- Communicated effectively with staff, patients, and insurance companies by email and telephone.
HIM Coding Specialist
Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Reviewed ancillary and clinic outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Reviewed and analyzed clinical documentation in Laserfische, MedHost, and Soarian EMR's.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation, enhancing the accuracy of medical records.
- Monitored changes in coding regulations to provide recommendations for compliance.
Coding Specialist
Stanly Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Evaluated and coded outpatient ancillary and clinic records for billing accuracy.
- Utilized knowledge of medical terminology and data entry skills to support coding efficiency.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring secure storage and handling of sensitive patient information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve coding discrepancies and improve documentation quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Western Carolina University
05-2009
Skills
- Outpatient records coding
- ICD-10 & CPT Coding
- 3M
- EPIC
- Accuracy and Attention to detail
- Continuous learning mindset
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Regulatory guidelines
Certification
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Corrohealth
04.2024 - Current
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Norwood Staffing
10.2023 - 03.2024
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Health Information Associates
07.2022 - 08.2023
Outpatient Surgery Coder
Medical Record Associates
02.2022 - 07.2022
Same Day Surgery Coder
Harmony Healthcare
08.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Coder II
Atrium Health
10.2016 - 08.2021
ED Coder
HCTec Partners
01.2015 - 09.2016
Outpatient Coder
Trust HCS
10.2013 - 01.2015
HIM Coding Specialist
Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 04.2014
Coding Specialist
Stanly Regional Medical Center
06.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Health Information Management
Western Carolina University
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